Are Pitas
Last inspected: Aug 30, 2024
29
Score
Public records show five inspections at Are Pitas stretching back to 2022. Are Pitas was last inspected on Aug 30, 2024. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 15 violations lately compared to roughly six violations before.
“Establishment has no written procedures for employees” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Are Pitas' 29 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
6
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked Chicken (127F - Hot Holding) Beginhot holding at 1:00 Operator reheated to 178F first temperature at 3:55 second temperature at 4:00**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over juice. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Discussed with operator on obtaining original certificate for all employees.
53B-09-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with education packet containing cleanup procedures. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener near back kitchen hand sink soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator unable to provide test strips for chlorine sanitizer at time of inspection.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator unable to provide sanitizer at time of inspection. Operator went and got approved bleach at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
22-38-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at front hand washing sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on front service table. Employee drink on back kitchen prep table.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee items stored on food storage rack. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on front reach in cooler in disrepair. Gaskets on reach in cooler near back kitchen door.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Canola oil stored on floor, discussed with operator.
08B-38-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with education packet containing choking poster. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler near front kitchen area soiled. Gaskets on reach in cooler near back door of kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lettuce over ready to eat tomatoes. Discussed with operator.
08B-17-4
29
Apr 2, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
50
Oct 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Food stored inside walk in cooler in non-food grade containers.
14-15-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Gave operator physical copy of body fluids clean up sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink has a dirty dish stored inside it. Employee removed dirty dish and placed at dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Gave operator choking poster. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket's inside reach in cooler on front line are soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored inside reach in cooler on front line. Employee removed drink and properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
61
Jan 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
64
Aug 10, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Spoke with operator about posting sign so that they all could be familiar with the information. Sent operator sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-03-5
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Establishment needs chlorine test kit.
16-32-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle on bottle shelf on front counter in front of drink refrigerator. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Are Pitas last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Are Pitas on file is from Aug 30, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Are Pitas?
Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Are Pitas.
How does Are Pitas compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Are Pitas most recently scored 29 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Are Pitas' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Are Pitas have averaged around 15 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Are Pitas means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Are Pitas inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Are Pitas is inspected around two times per year on average.
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